Cat rescued, dogs perish in house fire

Lt. Sean Beam uses a pet oxygen
mask to resuscitate a cat after responding to a house fire. (Photo courtesy of MCFR)

Staff report

Published: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 7:46 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 7:46 a.m.

Firefighters rescued and resuscitated a cat from a house fire Wednesday night. Two dogs, a cocker spaniel and a German shepherd perished in the blaze, according to a news release from Marion County Fire Rescue.

Residents discovered the fire upon returning home and called 911. Firefighters responded to the fire at 16 Chestnut Run, Ocala, at 9:59 p.m. They arrived in five minutes and saw smoke through the whole house and under the eves.

Eight units responded, and firefighters were able to contain the fire to one room, according to the news release. They had the blaze under control by 10:23 p.m.

During a secondary search, firefighters discovered the cat. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire.

<p>Firefighters rescued and resuscitated a cat from a house fire Wednesday night. Two dogs, a cocker spaniel and a German shepherd perished in the blaze, according to a news release from Marion County Fire Rescue.</p><p>Residents discovered the fire upon returning home and called 911. Firefighters responded to the fire at 16 Chestnut Run, Ocala, at 9:59 p.m. They arrived in five minutes and saw smoke through the whole house and under the eves.</p><p>Eight units responded, and firefighters were able to contain the fire to one room, according to the news release. They had the blaze under control by 10:23 p.m.</p><p>During a secondary search, firefighters discovered the cat. The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the fire.</p>